Tommi Paunonen

I specialize in transforming product development lifecycles for organizations in engineering sectors, including medical, automotive, defense, aviation, functional safety, and cybersecurity - but not limited to those. My expertise and background is in driving exponential productivity gains and uncompromising quality through the strategic implementation of processes. I also consult on implementing those processes effectively using Siemens Polarion software. We at Taipuva empower organizations to optimize processes in requirements management, test management, change management, risk management, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), documentation, reporting, work management, and portfolio management. By fostering structured information reuse, seamless collaboration, and end-to-end traceability, we enable organizations to streamline workflows, reduce inefficiencies, and achieve compliance with industry standards. If your target is to achieve operational excellence and stay ahead in a competitive landscape, don't hesitate to contact.

Supply Quality manager for EMS suppliers, electronic components and electromechanics. IRCA certified lead auditor, Danfoss internal auditor. Experience in supplier collaboration in China, Thailand, Vietnam, Eastern Europe and other low cost countries. Proven track record for supplier quality improvement.

Improving quality of printed circuit board assemblies and electromechanics used at Vacon Finland factory. Supplier audits, and internal process improvement.

Managing top level (technical) requirements in variable frequency drive projects. Working as a systems engineer and a link between mechanical, electrical and software areas.

Management of new product development for Vacon's biggest OEM customer in a very challenging schedule and technical requirements. Project consisted of two frequency converter projects running in parallel schedule (two different power ratings).

Project management of new product development for mixed signal application specific integrated circuits (ASICs) with external IC suppliers. Project management of application specific mixed signal standard product integrated circuit development (ASSPs) with external IC suppliers.

Development of automatic fire extinguishing systems for buildings and vehicles. Actual work consisted of systems engineering, electronics design, software design, mechanical design, project management.